The New Orleans Pelicans (20-44) and Phoenix Suns (35-27) will meet in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on Gulf Coast Sports and NBA League Pass.
The Suns are 4.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Suns -4.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Phoenix is a -185 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +155 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Pelicans vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 6.
Pelicans vs Suns Prediction
Pelicans vs Suns pick: Suns -4.5 (-110)
Our Suns vs. Pelicans best bet is on Phoenix to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +155 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -185 |
Pelicans vs Suns NBA Friday Preview
The Suns have won only four of their last 10 games and have fallen to 7th place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 35-27.
However, the Suns will be facing the Pelicans tonight, a team with a 9-23 road record this season and 20-44 overall, while Phoenix is 20-13 at home.
That is why our Bet Labs system titled "Bet Struggling Favorites" is signaling for a bet on the Suns to cover the spread tonight.
Phoenix has already played New Orleans three times this season, and the Suns won all three games; by scores of 121-98, 115-108, and 123-114.
Mark Williams (left foot) is out for the Suns tonight, while Dejounte Murray (reconditioning) is the only player sidelined for the Pelicans.
Pelicans vs Suns Picks, Betting Predictions
This NBA spread betting system identifies value in conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market, such as the Suns in tonight's matchup.
When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.
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Pelicans vs Suns Best Bet
- Suns -4.5 (-110)
Pelicans vs Suns Betting Trends
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